iPhone vs. Blackberry

Is it a phone or is it a computer? Camera or music player? Phones today function in more than one capacity.

I have an iPhone. It was the latest technology in February when I bought it on a vacation with my family. I also have a Blackberry Curve, which I just purchased in July. There are pros and cons to each one, but mostly instead of just reviewing them, I want to share what makes them similar and useful.

The iPhone has a variety of applications. I can log into my Facebook account, and update my profile. I can take photos and I can send them to my Facebook, or email them to my friends from my iPhone. Social networking is something that we use a lot in the tech field; it’s a way for all of us to stay in touch with the latest and greatest, but also as a mom and a friend, I’m able to keep in touch with those closest to me. And it’s all right by my side on the touch screen of the iPhone.

I can get online with both the iPhone and my Blackberry Curve, and check out the Web sites that I frequent. I can send and receive emails. I’m always available. I can read news stories, watch videos on YouTube or listen to my favorite music. (Boston is on my play list in these photos.)

What in the world would I do without music, Internet, email and phone at my fingertips? I’m not certain. My employees and coworkers are able to reach me at any time … as long as I have my phone.

My Blackberry Curve has all of those applications too, except for the iPod feature, although it is possible to download music to your Blackberry to play MP3s. It also has a movie camera, which my particular iPhone does not. Being a mom makes it almost necessary to have a movie camera in your phone. Kids keep me on my toes, and it’s nice to have the video camera right there, where then I can upload video to Web sites that I choose. Right from my phone.

The Blackberry Curve has a full keyboard on it, and the iPhone has a virtual keyboard that you just touch and type. Either one is fine for me to utilize. No preference here, but some people do have a preference. The iPhone’s touch screen allows for you to focus and scroll into pictures, images, or Web pages with more detail. Almost a cropping feature, it also allows you to bring fonts up to a larger size. It’s good for sites that are hard to read on the smartphones. The Blackberry has a scroll ball, much like a mouse that you use at work. I like that feature as well.

A lot of companies are developing their Web sites for smartphones. Because of the graphics that the iPhone is able to handle, I personally think that the sites are better to look at on the Internet feature on the iPhone. The Blackberry usually has functional sites, but they really do look a lot better on the iPhone.

Most days I have both in my purse or on my desk. Both work well in Somerset, and both suit my needs. I personally like the Blackberry more for business purposes. It is more functional for me. For entertainment, the latest technologies and graphics though, the iPhone wins hands down.